Taranaki has just completed a high-tech aerial laser survey creating an exact 3-D map of the surface of the entire region. Taranaki Regional Council has worked with Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) on the ground-breaking LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey to gather land-surface and elevation data. The data will be used to generate high-definition 3D maps and models that will have a wide range of uses in environmental management and planning, managing natural hazards,
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Environmental Planner - Consents
Purpose | Te arotahi mātua
The Environmental Planner – Consents role is responsible for working collaboratively and
cohesively within the Resource Consents team to assist in the sustainable management of the
Taranaki Region through investigating, evaluating and advising upon consent applications to the
Council under the Resource Management Act (1991) and National Environmental Standards,
including the preparation of reports and associated
Public transport has been topical in Taranaki recently, with many in our community calling for a different and better way of doing things. It’s a long-overdue and important kōrero that frankly, we’re delighted to see happening. We all agree change is needed, the question is what that change looks like and how it’s funded. Taranaki Regional Council is responsible for public transport in our region, operating the Citylink, Connector, Southlink and most school bus services. It’s been a busy year
The full Council generally meets every six weeks.
responsibility | Ngā wāhanga whakahaere
Be a team player – Contribute to the greater team and organisational goals by completing
projects and tasks in an efficient and effective manner, including any additional activities as
directed by your People Leader.
Be flexible and adaptable – Flexible work arrangements meet the needs of our customers,
the Council and the individual and may include the need to work outside normal office hours
from time-to-time.
Look after yourself and others –
of Taranaki Regional Council which owns the facility formerly known as Yarrow Stadium through the Taranaki Stadium Trust, says the open day will mark the end of the project which began in 2019. “This has been a massive project and we’re absolutely delighted to have delivered what we think is now the best regional stadium in the country and a venue the whole of the Taranaki community can be proud of,” says Mr Nield. “We’d love to see people at the celebration event where there’s a chance to check
minutes and resolutions of the Policy and Planning
Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council
chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on 16 March 2021 at 10.30am
b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on 6
April 2021.
Matters arising
Appendices/Attachments
Document 2730826: Minutes Policy and Planning Committee - 16 March 2021
Policy and Planning Committee Copy - Confirmation of Minutes
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mussels for
E. coli and norovirus help tell us the state
of environment in the marine areas.
Our Biosecurity team was on a moth plant
mission after discovering several large plants
in New Plymouth’s eastern suburbs. Moth
plant is a prolific seeder, with each pod
containing thousands of seeds easily spread
by wind. Subsequent inspections and public
tip-offs helped us identify and control more
than 50 infestations. Moth plant is one of
16 pest plants in our Regional Pest
Visitors will get to experience a wide range of art, tours and events at three of the region's premier gardens until 10 November. Taranaki Regional Council’s Pukeiti, Tūpare and Hollard Gardens are returning to the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival’s lineup this year, showcasing a diverse range of local artists and activities across all three gardens.
This year's festival features local fine artist Jana Branca, whose portraits and pop-up studio will be on display at Pukeiti’s Rata Room. The
together with Maori across the region
including Maori involvement in decision making processes. The Council undertook a number
of activities during the year in working with Maori, including providing opportunities for
Maori to contribute to the decision-making processes of the Council.
This is part of the Council’s Mission Statement to carry
out its various responsibilities by, among other things,
taking into account the Treaty of Waitangi.
Furthermore, schedule 10 of the